2008 Lancia Delta Owner handbook (in English)

120GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
The sensor detects objects that are not there (“echo dis-
turbance”) caused by mechanical disturbances, for ex-
ample: washing the car, rain (extreme wind condi-
tions), hail.
The indications sent by the sensor can also be altered
by the presence of ultrasound devices (e.g. pneumat-
ic brake systems or pneumatic drills) near the car;
Parking sensor system performance can also be influ-
enced by the position of the sensors, for example due to
a change in the ride setting (caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by overloading the vehicle and
carrying out specific tuning operations that require the
vehicle to be lowered.
The ultimate responsibility when parking
and carrying out other dangerous manoeu-
vres still rests with the driver. When park-
ing, make sure that no-one is standing in the area,
especially children or animals. Parking sensors are
designed to assist drivers: in all cases, you must al-
ways pay the utmost attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when these are carried
out a low speed.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical ac-
cessories that require a permanent electrical supply (alarm,
satellite antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that in any
case burden the electric supply, contact a Lancia Dealer-
ship. Their qualified personnel, besides being able to sug-
gest the most suitable devices from the Lineaccessori Lan-
cia, will also evaluate the overall electric uptake, check-
ing whether the car’s electrical system is able to withstand
the required load, or whether a more powerful battery
needs to be installed.
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the
car, and also in the event of after-market service, must
carry the following label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceiv-
ing devices provided that they are installed according to
rules of good engineering practice in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and at a specialised centre.

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IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the car on the
road if devices have been fitted which modify the features
of the car. This may also invalidate the warranty if faults
occur that are either directly or indirectly related to the
installation of these devices. Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation
of accessories either not supplied or not recommended
by Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. and/or not installed in
compliance with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
PHONES
Radio sets (e.g.: e-tacs mobile phones, HAM radio systems
and the like) should not be used inside the car unless a
separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of such devices inside the passenger
compartment (without a separate aerial), may cause the
electrical systems serving the car to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a potential
hazard for passengers.
In addition, the transmission and reception of these de-
vices may be affected by the shielding effect of the car
body.
With regards to the use of EC-approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), adhere strictly to the instructions
for use provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.AT THE FILLING STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use unleaded petrol only, with an octane number (R.O.N.)
no lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air pol-
lution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amounts or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.

122GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DIESEL ENGINES
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thickens
due to the formation of paraffin clots with consequent de-
fective operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems, different types of diesel
are distributed according to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold/ mountain areas). If refu-
elling with diesel fuel whose features are not suitable for
the temperature of use, it is advisable to mix TUTELA
DIESEL ART additive with the fuel in the proportions
shown on the container. Pour the additive into the tank
before the fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for a long time in the
mountains or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using lo-
cally available fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over 50%
full.REFUELLING CAPACITY
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the pump
switches off. Further top-ups could cause faults in the
fuel feeding system.For diesel engines, use diesel fuel for motor
vehicles compliant with EN590 European
specifications only. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair
and consequently invalidate the warranty. If you
accidentally introduce other types of fuel into the
tank, do not start the engine. Empty the tank. If the
engine has run, even for a very short time, you will
need to have the entire fuel system emptied in ad-
dition to the tank.

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FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 75
To refuel, press flap A to release it and access the fuel tank
cap. The flap is locked with the central locking on.
Undo cap B which has a device C retaining it to the flap so
it cannot be lost. The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction noise when you
release the cap is therefore entirely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device inside the flap
as shown in the diagram.
fig. 75L0E0060m
Do not place naked flames or lit cigarettes
near to the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to avoid breathing
in harmful vapours.
EMERGENCY OPENING OF THE FLAP
In an emergency it is possible to open the flap by pulling
the cord A-fig. 76.
To get to the cord, remove the cover.
fig. 76L0E0184m
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124GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for reducing petrol engine emissions are the
following:
three-way catalytic converter;
Lambda sensors;
fuel evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with
one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The devices for reducing diesel fuel engine emissions are
the following:
oxidising catalytic converter;
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.).
diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where provided).
The catalytic converter reaches high temper-
atures during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire risk.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, inte-
gral with the exhaust system, that physically traps par-
ticulate present in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines. The
diesel particular filter has been adopted to almost totally
eliminate particulate in compliance with current / future
regulations. During normal use of the car, the engine man-
agement control unit records a set of data (e.g.: travel time,
type of route, temperatures reached, etc.) and it will then
calculate the amount of particulate trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should be
regenerated (cleaned) at regular intervals by burning car-
bon particles. The regeneration procedure is controlled au-
tomatically by the engine management control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and car use conditions. Dur-
ing the regeneration procedure, the following situations
may occur: limited increase of idle speed, activation of
electric fan, limited increase of smoke, high temperatures
at the exhaust. These are not faults; they do not impair
car performance or damage the environment. If the ded-
icated warning message is displayed, refer to the section
“Instrument panel warning lights” in this chapter.

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Seat belts................................................................. 126
S.B.R. SYSTEM....................................................... 127
Pretensioners .......................................................... 128
Carrying children in safety ...................................... 132
Preparation for Isofix child seat ............................... 136
Front airbags .......................................................... 139
Side Air bags (Side bag - Window bag) ................... 142

126SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
Wear the belt keeping the chest straight and rested against
the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A and insert it in-
to the buckle B, until the locking click is heard. If the
seat belt jams during removal, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat
belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting. Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.The reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep slope:
this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled and in the event of sudden brak-
ing, collisions and on high speed bends. The rear seat is
fitted with inertial seat belts with three anchor points and
a reel.
Never press button C when travelling.
Remember that in the event of a violent col-
lision, rear seat passengers not wearing seat
belts risk both their own safety and represent
a serious danger for the front seat passengers.
fig. 1L0E0061m

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The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the diagram
in fig. 2.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back in their travel
position, restore the seat belt position to make them ready
for use.
IMPORTANT If the rear seat is being moved and this cau-
ses the middle seat belt to lock temporarily, normal con-
ditions can be restored by simply moving the seat towards
the back of the car.
fig. 2L0E0062m
S.B.R. SYSTEM
The car is provided with the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder)
system, which warns the driver and the front passenger
if the seat belt is not buckled, as follows:
warning light
tinuously for the first 6 seconds;
warning light
mittently for the next 96 seconds.
To deactivate the system permanently, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
The S.B.R. system be reactivated using the set-up menu.